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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 (203g) Recipe makes 6 servings |
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| Calories 194 | ||
| Calories from Fat 54 | (28%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 6.1g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.8g | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 3.4g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 210mg | 8% | |
| Potassium 505mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 27.3g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber 9.2g | 36% | |
| Sugars 4.2g | ||
| Protein 9.7g | 19% | |
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Mixed Beans With Bacon and Almonds
By: Kumquat the Cat's friend
Aug 23, 2005
Posted for Zaar World Tour 2005. Although green beans have often been paired with either bacon or almonds, I've never seen a recipe for them both until I found one in a cookbook called The New Irish Table. They enhance one another quite nicely in this recipe, and it's very easy and quick to make. Imitation bacon has the smokey flavor of regular bacon, but fewer calories. I've included instructions (such as they are) for both. Butter beans and lima beans are from the same family. If you can't find frozen butter beans (favas), canned are fine but don't cook as long. They don't suggest browning the almonds, but you could do so in a 350F oven for 5 minutes or until visibly browned.
SERVES 6
Ingredients
- 4 slices imitation bacon (Morningstar Farms or similar) or bacon
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen sugar snap peas
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green beans
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen butter beans
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen lima beans
- 1/4 cup slivered almond
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
1
If using imitation bacon, use one of the methods included on the package to obtain the desired consistency (soft or crisp).2
If using regular bacon, cook in a small skillet over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spatula, transfer to paper towels to drain.3
Add the sugar snap peas and green beans to a large saucepan of salted boiling water and cook for 3-4 minutes. Drain, rinse in cold water, and drain again. Set aside.4
Cook the butter beans and lima beans in boiling salted water for about 8 minutes or until tender. Drain.5
Combine peas and beans in serving bowl, crumble bacon on top, and sprinkle with the almonds. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: BLUE ROSE
On Jun 15, 2008
A great recipe to try. I chose to use the real bacon in ours. I am tempted to try using imitation bacon the next time to see how good this comes out. Will be making this dish again. Thanks for posting this recipe for us all to try.
From: Sydney Mike
On Apr 27, 2008
Made this recipe as written & the result was a GREAT TASTING bean dish! Have never used butter beans before & seldom have limas, but the combination of all made for an interesting bean dish, while the addition of the bacon AND almonds was wonderful! Most enjoyable & definitely a keeper! [Tagged, made & reviewed in the Please Review My Recipe cooking game]
From: LifeIsGood
On Nov 17, 2007
Excellent. We loved these beans. The combination of bacon and almonds were what made these so special for us. Delicious side dish!
From: kiwidutch
On Jun 1, 2007
an Excellent 5 stars ! Not knowing what imitation bacon was, ...sigh... we were forced to use the real stuff. Well, I mean DH becuase I assigned the recipe to him to make since I got home late. He used haricot vert instead of the thicker green beans and he wasn't brave enough to toast the almonds but it didn't matter, the result was still excellent. He boiled the beans for only just long enough to cook them though, there was still a discernable crunch which added a real freshness to the dish. The bacon and the bacon drippings heighten the taste of the vegetables and brings the various tastes together very well. He did pour off some of the excess grease before mixing so that nothing was swimming in it and this tasted so light and yummy that DH and I ate the whole lot as a main meal. When you love a particular veggie, and prepare it a lot, sometimes you just prepare them the same old, same old... this recipes pushes all those recipes aside. Please see my rating system: a recipe to be repeated.. often! DH didn't mutter about it being hard to follow so the instructions are well written and the taste is excellent, 5 stars for beans never needing to be boring ever again!Thanks!
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